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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.94, 4,560.76 and 1,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.94, 4,560.76 and 1,397.22 is: 2,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.94 : 4,560.76 = 1,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.94/4,560.76 = 1,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.94x = 4,560.76 × 1,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.94x = 6,372,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,385.09/3,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.15

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